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Media Advisory

CDC Disease Detectives Highlight Findings from Recent Investigations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 9, 2008

Contact: CDC Division of Media Relations
404-639-3286

WHAT: 57th Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference
WHO: The CDC Disease Detectives will present findings from recent investigations, including these:
  • Adverse Events from Cough and Cold Medications in Children — United States, 2004-2005
  • Cryptosporidiosis Outbreak Associated with an Interactive Splash Park — Idaho, 2007
  • Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Female Adolescents in the United States: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2003–2004
  • Homicide Trends in New Orleans, Louisiana, 1999-2006
  • Unintentional Strangulation Deaths Among Children and Adolescents: The "Choking Game" — United States, 1995–2007
When: April 14-18, 2008
WHERE: Crowne Plaza Atlanta – Ravinia
4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30346
Crowne Plaza
Important Instructions: Registration is free. Media are asked to register on-site at the conference hotel.

For more information about the conference and to view the full program schedule, visit: http://www.cdc.gov/eis/conference/conference.htm

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


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